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Uganda Wildlife
Adventures, Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Uganda Tours
Introduction to Uganda
Known as Switzerland of Africa
due to its sheer physical beauty, Uganda covers
235,80 sq.km, including National Parks abounding
in wildlife and magnificent lake and mountain
scenery. Kampala, the capital, is well connected
by road and rail and is 35 km from Entebbe
International Airport. Uganda, in the heart of
East Africa, is full of the wonders of nature.
With landscapes that range from snow capped peaks
through broad savannah, rainforests to arid
semi-desert, as well as wetlands of international
importance.
The wildlife adventures to be
seen in Uganda is sensational. The eco-friendly
tourist industry and on-going conservation
projects have ensured constantly increasing animal
populations. Ornithologists come from around the
world to view the more than 3000 species of birds.
Anglers too can enjoy an abundance of fish in our
many waters including the giant Nile Perch and the
fighting Tiger Fish. Uganda currently hastens
National Parks as well as many protected game and
forest reserves. The following are the footnotes
about Uganda's National Parks and additional areas
including Virunga N. P. in neighbouring Congo
where gorilla trekking is possible. Approximate
distances to park headquarters and driving times
from Kampala are listed for your information.
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Located on the western side of
the Great Rift Valley, Uganda benefits from Flora
and Fauna species of both East and West Africa in
addition to having a wide variety of indigenous
species. In western Uganda, the mountain ranges of
the Rwenzoris and Virungas extend into the
neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo,
formerly Zaire. On the eastern border lies Mount
Elgon, an ancient, extinct volcano. A third of
Uganda is covered by water. The many lakes and
rivers include Lake Victoria, the largest lake in
Africa, and the River Nile from its legendary
source. In contrast, northern Uganda is arid,
giving rise to special types of Flora and Fauna
not found elsewhere.
Uganda Cities and
Towns, Travel in Uganda
KAMPALA
This is the
capital city with 750,000 inhabitants and the
largest in Uganda. Situated on seven major
hills, several areas command fantastic views of
the surroundings, including Lake Victoria.
Kampala is the political and
commercial hub of Uganda, and the people are
friendly and communicative. It is easy to move
about the city centre and, surprisingly, the
visitor does not need to be overly concerned about
security.
A guided tour will point out the highlights
including Kasubi tombs, Makerere University and
other areas of cultural interest. After a city
tour, we recommend at least half a day for
shopping and exploring on your own. This will let
you meet the friendly indigenous people and get a
true feeling of life in a large African city.
ENTEBBE
This city, best known for
Uganda's International Airport in the movie "Raid
on Entebbe' remains a sleepy town. Entebbe means
seat in the local language, Luganda and indeed,
was the seat of the colonial government prior to
Independence in 1962.
The Botanical Gardens, located here, acted as the
backdrop for several Tarzan movies. This reserve
on the shores of Lake Victoria still has a
tremendous variety of flora. Adjacent to the
gardens is the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre,
where lost and wounded animals are rehabilitated.
It takes about 45 minutes to travel the 37kms from
the airport to Kampala. The road winds near the
lakeshore in several places and passes through
many villages.
JINJA
This city was previously the
industrial capital of Uganda. It is best known for
the source of the Nile at the now submerged Rippon
Falls. Owen Falls Dam, located just downstream
from the source of the Nile, provides power for
Uganda and parts of Kenya. Nearby is Bujagali
Falls, where several rapids are situated close
together. From here enjoy the scenery or take a
white water rafting trip on the mighty Nile.
Some Uganda Travel
Itineraries
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Uganda City Tours
This city of 750,000 inhabitants is the
largest in Uganda and is the
capital. Situated on seven major
hills, several areas command fantastic
views of the surroundings, including Lake
Victoria.
Uganda City
Tour
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Chimpanzee
Trekking In Uganda
The Chimpanzee commonly shortened as Chimp
is one of the primates found in Uganda.
Chimpanzees are known to be the closest
specie of apes to humans, sharing 98% of
the genes that we also have. Chimpanzee
Safari in Uganda
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Birding
Safari in Uganda
Our
birding journeys in Uganda specializes in
organizing bird watching tours in
Uganda, offering various kinds of safari
arrangements ranging from individual to
group birders.
Birding
Adventures in Uganda
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Gorilla Traking
In Uganda
Tracking commences every morning from the
park headquarters at 0830 hours, but
clients should depart their lodgings at
0600 hours, arriving at the respective
parks ready for a detailed briefing from
the guides on gorilla etiquette.
Gorilla
and Wild life safaris in Uganda
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Wildlife safari
In Uganda
Known as Switzerland of Africa due to its
sheer physical beauty, Uganda covers
235,80 sq.km, including National Parks
abounding in wildlife and magnificent lake
and mountain scenery. Kampala, the
capital,
Wildlife
Safaris in Uganda
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Murchison Falls
Adventures in Uganda
The Murchison Falls Conservation Area,
about 7,000 sq. km in size, the largest in
Uganda, consists of Murchison Falls
National Park, Karuma Game Reserve and
Bugungu Game Reserve among others. Muchison
falls adventures in Uganda
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White water
rafting in Uganda
White water rafting at the source of the
Nile River is one of the most fun
adventure activities that you can
experiences. Just under an hour's drive
from Kampala this is one of those tour
activities that can be done in one day.
White
Water Rafting on the Nile
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Gorilla safari
adventures
These safari are customized to
focus on your particular areas of interest
whether gorilla tracking, search of
chimpanzee, Gorilla Adventures, cultural,
historical, political, environmental,
primatological or art-oriented.
Gorilla
Safaris Read More
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Trekking Rwenzori
Mountains
Trekking the mystic Rwenzori Mountains
National Park in Uganda is a truly
fantastic and unique experience, the
wonder of the high glaciers, the beauty of
the valley of nine lakes, the bearded
lichen hanging from giant heathers with a
backdrop of rocky cliffs, crags and snow
capped peaks.
Trekking
Mount Ruwenzori
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Rwenzori
Mountains climbing
The Rwenzori Mountains climbing... the
fabled "mountains of the moon" (first
described by the Greek philosopher and
geographer Ptolemeus in the 2nd Century)
... are capped with a splendid world of
ice and snow, massive ice-rime sculptures
and wonderful and luxuriant alpine
vegetation.
Ruwenzori
Mountains
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Hikking Rwenzori
Range
The Rwenzori Range, 120 km long and 48 km
wide, is a huge block of precambrian rock
rising to over 5000 m high, making it the
highest non-volcanic mountain in Africa.
Hikking On
mount Rwenzori
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Parks
of Uganda
Murchison Falls N.P. is the largest park
in Uganda , covering
over 400 sq. kms since the inclusion of
the adjoining game reserve. It is
one of the most spectacular parks in
Africa. Renowned for its scenic
beauty and the spectacular waterfalls
from which it gets name.
Uganda Game Parks
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